The first crewless boat for general duties with the Royal Navy has been launched, ready for trials to see how it – and similar craft – might fit into the ‘fleet of tomorrow’. More than £3m is being invested in the crewless Pacific 24 boat – and other autonomous small craft technology. The boats could operate individually – or in groups – racing over the ocean at speeds of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy launches Pacific 24 ‘smart boat’ for Fleet of tomorrow
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UK’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth
The decks of HMS Queen Elizabeth are roaring with the sound of F-35 Lightning jets as the famous Dambusters squadron landed on the aircraft carrier for the first time today. Pilots, engineers, cyberspace and mission support staff from 617 Squadron, the UK’s operational strike squadron, embarked the carrier over the weekend during a quick stop in Portsmouth for supplies … [Read more...] about UK’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter unleashes new Martlet missile to protect carriers
Royal Navy helicopter crews have proved their ability to protect the UK’s aircraft carriers with a new missile system. As sailors and marines support the current national fight against COVID-19, the Yeovilton-based Wildcat Maritime Force is focused on ensuring the UK is prepared for future global threats. Blasting from a Wildcat helicopter, the new Martlet missile was … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter unleashes new Martlet missile to protect carriers
Royal Navy completes hurricane season preparations in the Caribbean
A Royal Navy task group in the Caribbean is ready to help island communities after a series of intensive workouts demonstrating their ability to react to humanitarian disasters. The Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) capability brings together a coordinated team of commandos, engineers, aviators and sailors capable of bringing assistance to British Overseas Territories … [Read more...] about Royal Navy completes hurricane season preparations in the Caribbean
Ex-Navy medic re-joins to help colleagues fight virus
A former naval medic from the New Forest has re-joined the Service to help the national struggle against Coronavirus. Jordan Holland spent eight years as a Royal Navy medical assistant before she left the service last year to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time artist. But she also wanted to continue serving her nation – as an officer in the Royal Naval … [Read more...] about Ex-Navy medic re-joins to help colleagues fight virus
Navy’s Caribbean task group meets for hurricane season
The Royal Navy’s Caribbean task group has joined forces in Montserrat for the first time as it prepares for the impending hurricane season. Helicopter carrier/support ship RFA Argus linked up with the Royal Navy’s permanent presence in the region, HMS Medway, to begin their combined disaster relief planning and preparations. It’s just six weeks till the storm season … [Read more...] about Navy’s Caribbean task group meets for hurricane season
Royal Navy shadows seven Russian warships in the Channel and North Sea
As the Royal Navy prepares to help the NHS and other government departments deal with the response to the coronavirus outbreak, nine British ships have been shadowing seven Russian vessels in waters around the UK. The Navy has completed a concentrated operation to shadow the Russian warships after unusually high levels of activity in the English Channel and North … [Read more...] about Royal Navy shadows seven Russian warships in the Channel and North Sea
Underwater warfare top of Royal Navy agenda, First Sea Lord tells conference
THE Royal Navy has awarded a contract for a large autonomous underwater vehicle, First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin revealed at the Underwater Defence and Security Conference. Plymouth-based MSubs Ltd are to provide the senior service with a 30-metre underwater vehicle, which has a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles. “I am really excited by the possibilities that this … [Read more...] about Underwater warfare top of Royal Navy agenda, First Sea Lord tells conference
Royal Marines parachute deep behind enemy lines with American forces
Royal Marines have parachuted ‘deep behind enemy lines’ during demanding winter exercises in Sweden with forces from the United States Airforce. The elite Surveillance Reconnaissance Squadron of 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group were training alongside the Americans in capturing positions from the air from an adversary, giving allied forces a foothold in enemy … [Read more...] about Royal Marines parachute deep behind enemy lines with American forces
HMS Richmond ready for sea following technology led lifex package
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has completed the Power Generation and Machinery Controls Update (PGMU) embodiment for the Type 23 Class frigate, HMS Richmond at Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard. HMS Richmond, is the first Type 23 frigate to receive such a work package. The PGMU replaced the main generators and conversion equipment and was … [Read more...] about HMS Richmond ready for sea following technology led lifex package
